Blocking someone stops them from interacting with you on Whatnot.
How blocking works
When you block someone's account, they can’t:
When you block someone, they can’t:
- Follow you
- Search for or browse your profile
- Send you direct messages (DMs)
- Join, chat in, or bookmark your shows
- Make future purchases from you (orders placed before blocking will still be honored)
After you block someone:
They won’t be notified
If they visit your profile (for example, from an old DM or past order), they’ll see a message that they’ve been blocked
If you visit their profile, you’ll see that you’ve blocked them
You can unblock them at any time
Tip: If someone is breaking our Community Guidelines, you can also report them to our Trust & Safety team.
Block someone's account
- Open the Whatnot app or whatnot.com
- Go to the person's profile
- Tap or click the menu icon (…) in the top right
- Select Block User
- Confirm
Unblock someone's account
- Open the Whatnot app or whatnot.com
- Search for their profile by username
- Tap or click the menu icon (…) in the top right
- Choose Unblock
- Confirm
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Can I see a list of people I’ve blocked?
No, you can’t view a list of blocked users at the moment.
What’s the difference between being removed from a show and blocked?
- Removed from a show: Only sellers and moderators can remove someone from a show. If you’re removed, you won’t be able to rejoin that specific show.
- Blocked: Anyone on Whatnot can block someone else to prevent future interaction. If a seller blocks you, you won’t be able to join their shows, chat, or buy from them. When you visit their profile, you’ll see that you've been blocked.
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